The ocean has shielded us from the worst of climate change. Now it is running a fever | Karina Von Schuckmann
The ocean is experiencing a significant increase in marine heatwaves, which threaten marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of coastal communities. The author warns that the ocean's capacity to absorb excess heat from climate change is reaching a critical breaking point.
Why it matters
As the primary buffer against global warming, the degradation of ocean health signals an acceleration of climate impacts that will affect global weather patterns and food security.
‘This is what troubles me most: the very ability of scientists and policymakers to track these changes is now under threat.’ Photograph: University of Cambridge/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen ‘This is what troubles me most: the very ability of scientists and policymakers to track these changes is now under threat.’ Photograph: University of Cambridge/AFP/Getty Images Opinion Climate crisis The ocean has shielded us from the worst of climate change. Now it is running a fever Karina Von Schuckmann Nearly every indicator of climate change is flashing red. But we still hold the tools available to bring the planet back into balance
The article uses emotive language like 'running a fever' and focuses on the urgency of the climate crisis, which is characteristic of environmental advocacy journalism.
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